The West Rand Cluster Police secured 308 arrests in one week and managed to stop farm attackers from striking.
According to Warrant officer Hitler Ngwenya, West Rand Cluster Police spokesperson, police arrested three suspects in Fochville before they were able to carry out a farm attack. The suspects were aged between 29 and 39. They were found in possession of ammunition and a two-way radio. The suspects will be appearing in the Fochville Magistrates’ Court today.
Cluster police didn’t stop their heroics there; two robbers were killed and three others were arrested for the vicious Shoprite heist.
Arrests were also made for other crimes such as house robberies and housebreaking, rape, murder and theft.
Less serious offences included arrests of undocumented persons, railway crossing and dealing liquor illegally.
The arrests took place from 6 June to 12 June. All suspects will be appearing in Magistrates’ Courts across the West Rand.
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